BIG INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST

Dubai approves $3.2bn community, Metro extension projects

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Dubai has approved a AED9.59 billion ($2.61 billion) plan to develop integrated public services and facilities that foster social cohesion through 2040, alongside a AED2 billion ($544 million) extension of the Dubai Metro to Al Maktoum International Airport City.

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HEALTHCARE, SPORTS LEISURE FACILITIES

Nakheel unveils new sustainable community for 50,000 residents near Palm Jebel Ali

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Dubai developer Nakheel has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8 million sq m residential masterplan adjacent to Palm Jebel Ali in southern Dubai featuring a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments. Planned for 50,000 residents, it will bring together homes, education, healthcare, sport and leisure facilities across 15 neighbourhoods.

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300,000sqm PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT

Emaar unveils $3.27bn office district in Dubai Creek Harbour

Mon, 09 Nov 2026

Dubai master developer Emaar has announced that a new commercial and office district spanning 300,000 sq m is being planned alongside Dubai Square in Dubai Creek Harbour, at a total investment of AED12 billion ($3.27 billion). It will include direct access to two metro stations and Dubai Square, alongside four hotels and three urban parks.

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2,117-km LONG NETWORK

Gulf countries ink landmark rail agreement in Bahrain; target 2030 operations

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

The GCC countries have signed the landmark General Railway Agreement at a high-profile regional transport ministers' meeting in Bahrain. The Gulf bloc plans to complete a 2,117-km-long railway network connecting all six member states - from Kuwait to Oman - with full operations targeted by 2030-end.

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.

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Top This Week

Aramco administrative building in Riyadh attacked, no injuries

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

An administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack on Sunday (November 8), an official source at the Ministry of Energy stated.

GCC eyes regional water interconnection project, power grid expansion

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

The Gulf states are studying the possibility of establishing a regional water interconnection network and expanding their existing electricity interconnection system to strengthen resource security and ensure the continuity of essential services, said a top official after a utility committee meeting.

Saudi PIF unit Ardara kicks off first phase of AlWadi development

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

Ardara, a company of Saudi wealth fund PIF, said early construction works have begun on the first cluster of its AlWadi development in Abha. On completion, the 2-million-sq-m development will boast 7,306 apartments, 90 villas and townhouses as well as 2,783 hotel keys.

Jereh lands $2.7bn Abu Dhabi oil and gas development packages

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

China’s Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering has secured three major oil and gas development packages from ADNOC Onshore with a combined contract value of $2.7 billion. These packages cover Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas project, Bab/North East Bab facilities and Bu Hasa facilities development.

Abu Dhabi's real estate transaction value soars to $46bn in nine months

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Abu Dhabi's real estate transactions for the first nine months of 2026 surged by 76.1% to hit AED171.26 billion ($46.6 billion) mainly driven by the mortgage activity and a 32% surge in transactions for the period, said a new report. The foreign investment in Abu Dhabi’s investment zones too grew by 131% year-on-year.

Alstom secures €460m deal for Riyadh Metro expansion

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a contract worth about €460 million with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to supply additional driverless metro trains for Riyadh Metro’s orange, yellow and purple lines.

ADNOC Gas, SNOC sign deal to advance UAE gas network integration

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

ADNOC Gas has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) to explore a range of strategic opportunities aimed at strengthening gas supply security and enhancing the flexibility and resilience of the UAE’s energy infrastructure.

ADNOC partners with Abu Dhabi firms for RTP pipes manufacturing

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

UAE energy major ADNOC has announced the signing of a framework agreement for the local manufacturing and supply of reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTP) with three key Abu Dhabi entities - Eniprom Gas and Oilfield, Al Ghaith Energy and Liwa Petroleum and Industrial Supplies.

Jazeera launches in-house ground handling operations at Kuwait aiport

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline Jazeera Airways has begun its in-house ground handling operations in Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport. The first flight handled by Jazeera Airways’ ground handling team arrived from Madinah before departing for Lebanese capital Beirut.

Cortec enters 50th year of innovations in VpCI tech

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Cortec Corporation has entered its 50th year of operation, marking five decades of pioneering Vapour phase Corrosio...

Popees Baby Care charts GCC expansion

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Indian baby care and kidswear brand Popees is preparing for its next phase of growth, with plans to expand its foot...

Over 1,300 exhibitors take part in Automechanika Dubai

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Over 1,300 exhibitors from some 50 countries are taking part in the 23rd edition Automechanika Dubai from November ...

ADNOC vessel damaged in attack off UAE coast

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has confimed that one of its vessels was damaged in...

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